BNP Paribas Open 2026: Draws, Dates, History & All You Need To Know

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The 2026 BNP Paribas Open runs 4-15 March. By ATP Staff

ATP Tour stars will head to Indian Wells, California for the first ATP Masters 1000 event of the season at the BNP Paribas Open. The 50th tour-level edition of the tournament will be headlined by Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev.

Here's what you need to know ahead of the season’s first ATP Masters 1000 event:

When is the 2026 BNP Paribas Open?

The 2026 BNP Paribas Open will be held from 4-15 March. The hard-court ATP Masters 1000 tournament, established in 1976, will take place at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. The tournament director is Tommy Haas.

Who is playing at the 2026 BNP Paribas Open?

The BNP Paribas Open will feature stars including Alcaraz, Sinner, Djokovic, Zverev, Alex de Minaur, Lorenzo Musetti and Felix Auger-Aliassime. Ben Shelton, Taylor Fritz, Learner Tien and Tommy Paul will lead the home charge.

What is the schedule for the BNP Paribas Open?

*Qualifying: Monday 2 March - Tuesday 3 March at 10 a.m.

*Main Draw: Wednesday 4 March - Friday 13 March at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

*Doubles Final: Saturday 14 March not before 6 p.m.

*Singles Final: Sunday 15 March not before 2 p.m.

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What is the prize money and points for the BNP Paribas Open?

The prize money for the 2026 BNP Paribas Open is US $9,415,725.

SINGLES

Winner: $1,151,380 / 1000 points

Finalist: $612,340 / 650 points

Semi-finalist: $340,190 / 400 points

Quarter-finalist: $193,645 / 200 points

Round of 16: $105,720 / 100 points

Round of 32: $61,865 / 50 points

Second Round: $36,110 / 30 points

First Round: $24,335 / 10 points

DOUBLES (US Dollars; per team)

Winner: $468,200 / 1000 points

Finalist: $247,870 / 600 points

Semi-finalist: $133,110 / 360 points

Quarter-finalist: $66,570 / 180 points

Second Round: $35,700 / 90 points

First Round: $19,510 / 0 points

How can I watch the BNP Paribas Open?

Watch Live on TennisTV

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How can I follow the BNP Paribas Open?

YouTube: BNP Paribas Open

Facebook: BNP Paribas Open

Twitter: @BNPPARIBASOPEN

Instagram: BNPParibasopen

Who won the last edition of the BNP Paribas Open in 2025?

Jack Draper won the 2025 Indian Wells singles title with a 6-2, 6-2 victory against Holger Rune to claim his first ATP Masters 1000 crown. Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic defeated Sebastian Korda and Jordan Thompson 6-3, 6-4 in the doubles final.

Watch highlights from the 2025 final between Draper and Rune:

Who holds the BNP Paribas Open record for most titles, oldest champion, youngest champion, and more?

Most Titles, Singles: Roger Federer (5), Novak Djokovic (5)

Oldest Champion: Roger Federer, 35, in 2017

Youngest Champion: Boris Becker, 19, in 1987

Highest-Ranked Champion: No. 1s Jimmy Connors in 1976, Jim Courier in 1993, Pete Sampras in 1994-95, Lleyton Hewitt in 2002-03, Roger Federer in 2004-06, Rafael Nadal in 2009, Novak Djokovic in 2015-16

Lowest-Ranked Champion: No. 143 Larry Stefanki in 1985

Last Home Champion: Taylor Fritz in 2022

Most Match Wins: Roger Federer (66)

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